2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Supra. (326 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Supra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Supra. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B5 | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |